The Dallas Cowboys opened Monday Night Football with two of their top wide receivers on the bench, raising questions among fans and media about the reason.
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Oct 26, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) defends against Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) in the first half at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Reports on social media, including anunconfirmed claim on X by Dov Kleiman, alleged that CeeDee Lamb was seen throwing up at the Red Rock Casino at 7:30 a.m. on gameday.
𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗦: Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb was seen throwing up at the Red Rock Casino at 7:30 AM on gameday.
CeeDee was benched for the first drive of Monday’s game against the Panthers for disciplinary reasons.
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The Dallas Cowboys or Lamb has not officially confirmed this rumor. NFL insiders have not verified the claim. It remains speculative at this time.
Amid the rumors, Lamb was benched for the opening drive of Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb was reportedly seen throwing up at Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas around 7:30 am on Monday morning 😳
This would explain why Lamb was benched for the Cowboys’ first offensive possession against the Raiders Monday night.
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Fellow wide receiver George Pickens also sat out the first offensive series. The team has not officially disclosed the reasons for the benching.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimersaid, “There were some things that were missed so had a conversation with those guys and that was easy.”
Fans speculated that CeeDee Lamb’s early morning casino visit influenced the coach’s decision. Social media posts on Threads and Instagram highlighted the story.
Reddit threads echoed the claims, noting the timing and location. No credible source has confirmed the events at the Red Rock Casino.
When asked about the benching, Lamb said, “I’m not going in depth on that. Honestly, I’m not. I’m sorry, I’m not,” avoiding further comment.
Schottenheimer emphasized that the decision to bench the players was based on preparation issues. He did not address any off-field activities or rumors.
The players’ quick response on the field helped the Cowboys maintain momentum. Both were critical to scoring drives and yardage gains after the initial series.
Strong performances of CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens
During the Week 11 matchup, Lamb and Pickens were initially sidelined. Schottenheimer called it a “coach’s decision” because the players missed certain steps in preparation.
Reports later suggested the benching may have been related to breaking curfew in Las Vegas. The Cowboys have not confirmed this explanation.
Despite missing the opening drive, Lamb and Pickens combined for 14 receptions and 210 yards. Both scored touchdowns and were pivotal in the Cowboys’ victory.
The team remains focused on discipline and preparation for future games. Schottenheimer has not indicated further action against Lamb or Pickens at this time.
Fans have been discussing both the rumored casino visit and the players’ standout performance. The Cowboys are working on keeping the team united and focused.